How can I be a great computer scientist and what courses should I take to move from...

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Mark Chaves

on the technical side if you haven't already taken:

1. relational DB theory
2. algorithms and data structures
3. functional programming
4. oo design and programming (extreme programming if offered)
   
5. system administration
6. network adminstration

non technical side:

1. any course that helps you cultivate your creativity: drawing, painting, photography (these courses also help with handling critiques and feedback)
   
2. any course that helps you navigate and thrive collaborative working environments: how to give and take critical feedback, run effective meetings (code reviews, pair programming, retrospectives, etc.), present your ideas verbally/written, active listening skills, empathy
3. courses that relate to effective leadership or high performance teams: how to motivate others, being proactive, being compassionate, being focused, handling emotions, etc.

recent studies are showing that cognitive skills make up less than 50% of what is needed to be "successful." to thrive and be happy while you are doing what you do require more social and emotional skills.

i hope this helps. great question. can't wait to read what others have to say.

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